Disney’s Jollywood Nights is a holiday party at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World that runs from November 9th, 2024 through December 21st, 2024 from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. You can enter the park as early as 6 PM with a valid Jollywood Nights ticket. This special ticketed event includes exclusive and festive merchandise, snacks, and eats as well as plenty of entertainment and rare character meet and greets! Let’s talk about information surrounding this event as well as tips and tricks to help you maximize your overall experience!
Top tips for Disney’s Jollywood Nights:
Arrive as early as possible – This year, the event starts at 7:30 p.m. & you can arrive as early as 6 p.m. with a valid event ticket to Disney’s Jollywood Nights
Remember Photopass opportunities – Complimentary PhotoPass digital downloads are included with your Jollywood Nights event ticket and include many festive backdrops
If you are already inside of Hollywood Studios, you don’t have to leave the park to get your wristband and check in. You can do so Star Wars Launch Bay or Muppet*Vision3D
Dressing up makes it fun! There is no dress code. The vibe is Hollywood Holiday Glitz and Glam.
Plan ahead and prioritize must-do’s. There is so much to do between exclusive party experiences to attractions so try to decide on what you would like to do most and prioritize this things!
Wear comfortable shoes: This event includes a lot of walking and standing. There are lockers located at the front of the park for purchase if you would like to bring a back up pair of shoes or change shoes for pictures beforehand etc.
Lines for characters tend to get long so, we recommend doing this later during the event so that you can maximize your party time.
Entertainment at Disney’s Jollywood Nights:
Glisten (NEW) – An ice exciting and festive skating show on Hollywood Blvd
Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m.
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM – show on the Chinese Theater music, lasers, fireworks
Showtimes: 10:00 p.m.
Disney Holidays in Hollywood at Theater of the Stars – Musical variety show hosted by Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy
Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m.
What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at the Hyperion Theater
Showtimes: 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 12:15 a.m
Holiday Fiesta en la Calle – Latin holiday music, colorful decor and food and drink inspired by Latin holiday traditions
Showtimes: continuous from 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Twilight Soiree at The Tip Top Club – Live band, dancing & cocktails at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard
Sets begin at 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11:10 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.
Dining at Disney’s Jollywood Nights:
There are several dining options available during Jollywood Nights from quick service to table service. We created a list to help you decide where you might like to dine while you are at the party. Select dining locations at Hollywood Studios have exclusive holiday treats as well!
Dining options open during the party WITH exclusive holiday party treats:
- Baseline Taphouse
- Dockside Diner
- Epic Eats
- Fairfax Fare
- Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction
- Market
- PizzeRizzo
- Twilight Soiree at The Tip-Top Club (limited capacity at Tower of Terror Courtyard)
- Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- The Trolley Car Cafe
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
- Outdoor Vending Locations
- Select Bar Locations inside Hollywood Studios
- ABC Commissary
Dining options without party treats open during the party:
- Ogas Cantina
- Milk Stand
- Kat Saka’s Kettle
- Woody’s Lunch Box
- Hollywood Scoops
- Catalina Eddie’s
- Rosie’s All-American Cafe
The following select attractions at Hollywood Studios will be open during this event:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Characters at Disney’s Jollywood Nights:
- The Mandalorian at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (NEW)
- Joy from “Inside Out” at Pixar Place (NEW)
- José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros” at Animation Courtyard (NEW)
- Baloo and King Louie from “TaleSpin” at Echo Lake (NEW)
- Bo Peep and Lotso from “Toy Story” at the entrance of Toy Story Land (NEW)
- Santa Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight at Echo Lake
- Santa Duffy at Santa’s Workshop at Grand Avenue
- Edna Mode and Frozone from “The Incredibles” at Pixar Plaza
- Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake
- Max & Goof as Powerline at Echo Lake
- Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n’ Dale at Echo Lake
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams on Commissary Lane
- Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy or Pluto by Pixar Plaza
Food and Treat options at Disney’s Jollywood Nights are plentiful and as follows:
- Agent P Croissant: Waffle croissant dipped in caramel-chocolate and topped with mint cream, a chocolate hat, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies (New) located at The Trolley Car Café
- Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover located at Fairfax Fare
- Just the Sides’ Popover: Macaroni and cheese and savory collard greens topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover located at Fairfax Fare
- PB&J Doughnut: Half-glazed doughnut with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly dipped in dark chocolate and served with house-made salt and vinegar chips (Also available at Hollywood Scoops) located at Fairfax Fare
- Kermit’s Frozen Banana Shake: Frozen banana and white chocolate with caramel swirls topped with matcha whipped cream and sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Also available at Hollywood Scoops) located at Fairfax Fare
- Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur mixed with cranberry juice and topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves (Also available at Hollywood Scoops) located at Fairfax Fare
- 1939 Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Top Floor Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and a splash of shimmer located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate green tea topped with sparkling apple cider (Non-alcoholic) located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Sparkling Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic) located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Amore di Amanti Prosecco located at The Tip Top Club at the Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Chorizo Arancini with parmesan dust and salmorejo tomato sauce (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Hamachi Crudo with caper aïoli, Dijon-avocado mousse, and citrus-champagne vinaigrette (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Jazzy Holiday Slider: Bison and pork, onion jam, dulce gorgonzola, arugula, and a brioche roll (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Pork Belly Bao: Korean BBQ, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette (Plant-based) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Shrimp Cocktail with house-made cocktail sauce and spicy avocado spread located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Sticky Chicken Wings with sweet-and-spicy soy (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Charcuterie: House-made cured meats and accompaniments, blue cheese mousse, and toasted sourdough located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Holiday Mickey Hot Cocoa: House-made hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, caramel-chocolate brownie Mickey ears, and holiday sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- The Sleigh Bell: Ginger beer, rosemary syrup, pomegranate, cranberry, and lime juice (Non-alcoholic) (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Old Fashioned: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, and Maraschino Cherries (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Espresso Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, and Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Peanut Butter Whiskey Cream: RumChata Cream Liqueur and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Sidecar: Courvoisier VS Cognac, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, and sweet-and-sour located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Pomegranate Whisky Sour: Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky, pomegranate juice, and sweet-and-sour located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Hollywood Lights: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, pineapple, and cranberry located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Vodka Martini: Grey Goose Vodka and Dry Vermouth located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Spiced Pear Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, spiced pear syrup, and lemon juice (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Peppermint Schnapps Sipping Chocolate: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Peppermint Schnapps (New) located at Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Spicy fried Korean chicken with a pickled slaw served on a mini funnel cake located at Epic Eats
- S’mores Funnel Cake: Giant roasted marshmallow with chocolate and marshmallow sauce topped with chocolate curls and cinnamon toast cereal served on a mini funnel cake located at Epic Eats
- Warm Spiced Chai Cocktail: Twinings Chai Tea, RumChata Cream Liqueur, vanilla syrup, and cinnamon (New) located at Epic Eats
- Spicy Pimento-Kimchi Dip topped with chives and served with fresh house-made wonton chips located at Dockside Diner
- Samosas: Potato and pea stuffed samosas with curried chickpeas, herb “crema,” and tomato-pomegranate chutney (Plant-based) (New) located at Dockside Diner
- Poutine Potato Bites topped with gravy, brisket, mozzarella curds, and chives located at Dockside Diner
- Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star located at Dockside Diner
- Sandy Claws Dark Hot Cocoa: Dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) located at Dockside Diner
- Naughty or Nice: Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky and ginger mixed with orange, cranberry, and grapefruit juices topped with fresh cranberrieslocated at Dockside Diner
- Cauliflower Taco: Chili pepper-lime dusted fried cauliflower on top of a corn tortilla with diced onions, cilantro, and a chipotle cashew “crema”(Plant-based) (New)located at ABC Commissary
- Birria Taco: Shredded short rib and Monterey jack served with a beef consommé for dipping located at ABC Commissary
- Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn: Chicken empanadas served with a side of street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija cheese located at ABC Commissary
- Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca fries, red pickled onions, and chili-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli ABC Commissary
- Taco ‘bout a Holiday Cookie!: Cranberry cheesecake-filled chocolate cookies dipped in cranberry-white chocolate topped with pistachio whipped cream, gold crispy pearls, chocolate holly leaf décor, and holiday sprinkles (New) located at ABC Commissary
- Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Holiday chocolate cookie streusel, whipped cinnamon-chocolate cheesecake, and spiced whipped cream topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a Wondermade Churro Marshmallow located at ABC Commissary
- Mango Chamoyada: Frozen mango beverage with mango-chili-lime sauce topped with chili-lime seasoning (Non-alcoholic) located at ABC Commissary
- Mango Chamoyada with tequila located at ABC Commissary
- Coquito: Coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, Bacardí Rum, and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum topped with cinnamon (New) located at ABC Commissary
- Oaxaca Old Fashioned: Casa Dragons Blanco Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, agave nectar, and flavors of chocolate and orange served over ice and garnished with an orange located at ABC Commissary
- Macaroni and Cheese Croquette: Fried macaroni and cheese with aïoli dipping sauce (New) located at Baseline Tap House
- Charcuterie Cup: Toma cheese, blue cheese, chorizo, and salami with a skewer of green olive, cherry tomato, and blistered shishito pepper, cornichon pickles, and a toasted focaccia crostini located at Baseline Tap House
- Bavarian Pretzel with beer-cheese fondue and spicy mustard located at Baseline Tap House
- Beer Margarita: Blend of Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, and lime juice topped with Scrimshaw Pilsner served over ice located at Baseline Tap House
- Duffy Brownie: Coca-Cola fudge-filled cherry-white chocolate chip brownie covered in Coca-Cola buttercream and a caramel-chocolate Duffy paw (New)located at Ice Cold Hydraulics
- Dark and Snowy: Frozen blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola topped with sweetened coconut cream and cinnamon (New) located at Ice Cold Hydraulics
- Italian Beef Sandwich: Sliced beef sweet and spicy peppers and Barilla Sweet & Spicy Pepper Pesto served with a side of au jus dipping sauce (New) located at PizzeRizzo
- Antipasto Flatbread: Antipasto spread of meats, olives, peppers, onions, Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto, and mozzarella located at PizzeRizzo
- Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta located at PizzeRizzo
- Caramel-Mocha Napoleon: Layers of puff pastry and caramel mascarpone cream with a whipped coffee crémeux, salted caramel crispy pearls, chocolate curl, and sprinkles (New) located at PizzeRizzo
- Cranberry Fizz: Cranberry juice, Sprite, wild cherry syrup, and house-made rosemary simple syrup with a lime (Non-alcoholic) (New) located at PizzeRizzo
- Snowppino: Lemon sorbet, prosecco, grappa, and rosemary (New) located at PizzeRizzo
- Holiday Cheer: Aperol Apéritif, vodka, Sprite, wild cherry syrup, and house-made rosemary simple syrup with an orange slice and rosemary sprig (New) located at PizzeRizzo
- Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls: Fried spring rolls served with a house-made jalapeño ranch dipping sauce and fried rice noodles located at Market
- Caramel-Apple Cider: Werther’s Original Caramel, apple cider, cinnamon, and Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine garnished with a sugar tuile served warm (Non-alcoholic version available) (New) located at Market
- In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon located at Market
- Round ‘Em Up Latte: A merry blend of espresso, cookie butter syrup, dulce de leche sauce, and milk adorned with fluffy whipped cream, playful animal crackers, and festive sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available hot or iced; option to add spirits) located at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
- Tinseltown Tini: Toast to holiday cheer with our cold brew coffee topped with Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Grey Goose Vodka, a hint of cream, creamy vanilla cold foam, and a dash of cocoa located at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
- Christmas Gertie Cookie: Gertie sugar cookie with a Santa hat located at Various Lounges and Outdoor Vending Locations
- Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based) located at Various Lounges and Outdoor Vending Locations
- Zero-Proof Gingerbread Spritzer: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Non-Alcoholic Spirit, gingerbread syrup, and club soda garnished with a gingerbread bite located at Various Lounges and Outdoor Vending Locations
- Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Disaronno Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar and topped with holiday sprinkles located at Various Lounges and Outdoor Vending Locations
- Frozen Espresso Martini: Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, Minute Maid Vanilla Smoothie, SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, and Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur with chocolate sauce and topped with chocolate curls (New) (Also available as non-alcoholic cold brew) located at Snack Cart across from Beverly Sunset Boutique (Annual Passholder Exclusive)
This year’s event had some great exclusive to this party merchandise featuring Ollie the Gingerbread man! There was a Lug bag, coffee mug, t shirt, Annual Passholder t shirt, spirit jersey, ornament, Ollie mouse ears, and a pin!
In conclusion, we think Disney’s Jollywood Nights is a great option for anyone looking to enjoy a festive Disney atmosphere, experience lower wait times for popular attractions, and get the opportunity for exclusive experiences such as rare character meet and greets as well as tasty holiday sweets and eats!
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